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For years, the Indian defence budget has been caught in a classic “guns versus butter” dilemma, attempting to balance the costs of human-power with the need for technological modernisation. If the figures released in the FY2026-27 Union Budget are any indication, the government seems to be turning the tanker. The FY2027 defence budget, hovering near…

Clarity has emerged in India’s equity, currency and precious metal indices after U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post late on Monday (February 2, 2026) that the reciprocal tariff on Indian imports would be reduced to 18%. The Indian rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency on Tuesday (February 3. 2026), registering…

As a growing economy, India must remain deeply integrated with the global markets, exporting more, and attracting stable long-term investments, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday (February 1, 2026). In her Budget speech, Ms. Sitharaman said the Customs Integrated System will be rolled out in two years as a single, integrated and scalable platform…

U.S. gold futures for April delivery were up 3% at $4,791.10 per ounce. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold and silver rebounded more than ‌2% on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) after a sharp selloff that ​was triggered by the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair and higher margin requirements at CME Group. Spot…